When someone says they are considering going into the health and medical field, it’s assumed they want to be a doctor or a nurse, but there is a wide [ … ]
Careers
CELPIP Speaking Task – Tips and Techniques
As you may already know, there are two types of CELPIP tests – the CELPIP-General Test and the CELPIP-General LS Test. While the CELPIP General Test has four components — Listening, [ … ]
Alumni Update | Veena Badhan
Every immigrant in Canada has a story to tell. Their stories are full of hardships and attempts to adapt to the new environment, rebuild their identities and find paths [ … ]
A Day in the Life of a Special Education Assistant
by Ronda Payne
Emily recently completed her Special Education Assistant (SEA) program and earned her diploma, and today is her first day at a school. “What will today bring?” wonders Emily, as [ … ]
Your Journey to Becoming a Home Inspector
by Ronda Payne
The job of a home inspector appeals to many people. It’s a way to help others understand what they are getting into before purchasing a house, condo, townhouse or [ … ]
How to Become an Immigration Professional
by Ronda Payne
Everyone wants to be good at their job and excel in their career. Most times, to get to the next step, we need more information, more education and need [ … ]
Why Should You Take the Canadian Securities Course?
by Ronda Payne
The financial services industry is changing all the time, and people need advisors who can give them accurate, timely advice on their investments and plans for the future. If [ … ]
Alumni Update | Zhang Hui
At Ashton College we consider ourselves to be a large family of like-minded people who are always willing to help and support each other. We stay connected with our [ … ]
How to be a Better Bookkeeper
by Ronda Payne
Bookkeeper is a valuable part of any business, but if you`re a manager or a business owner, picking up bookkeeping skills can benefit you as well. If you just [ … ]
10 Job Search Tips for New Immigrants
So you moved to Canada as a new immigrant! Congratulations. It isn’t easy moving to another country, especially if you are from a different cultural background. But you immigrated [ … ]
How an HR Strategy Contributes to Today’s Companies
by Ronda Payne
Hard-working people make companies successful, and that’s why human resources management (HRM) is essential to keeping a company running smoothly and efficiently. Interestingly, many people see human resources management [ … ]
Should I Choose a Financial Planner or a Financial Advisor and What’s the Difference?
by Ronda Payne
Financial services professionals are a regular part of life for many Canadians. Whether it’s your daily bank account, an inheritance, an ongoing savings program, life insurance or a company [ … ]